Baton Rouge Industry News

LSU Students Win SPE Student Paper Contest Awards

Two LSU petroleum engineering students each won $1,000 at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition in Houston.

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Do you trust your local government to proactively maintain aging public infrastructure in your area?

Crews are replacing a 50-year-old water pipe that caused a hot water outage at the City Court building.

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Do you believe it is positive when large companies acquire smaller specialty brands?

The adhesive manufacturer adds Mavalus to its existing portfolio of household tape brands.

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Do you welcome the opening of new pet supply stores in your local area?

The retailer will expand its Louisiana footprint with a new location on Jefferson Highway this October.

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Do you believe current flood mitigation projects in your area are sufficient to protect your community?

The Army Corps of Engineers poured 3,000 cubic yards of concrete for a new control structure on the Comite River.